ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1931 (this re-issues the 8th edition of 1953), this book gives students a comprehensive account of global climatic types and the impact of climate on economics, issues of race, health, meteorology and geography. Climate change is covered from earliest times up until the middle of the twentieth century. The material is supplemented with 82 black and white maps/diagrams.

chapter I|7 pages

The Meaning and Scope of Climatology

chapter II|25 pages

The Elements of Climate

chapter III|20 pages

The Factors of Climate

chapter IV|25 pages

Air Masses

chapter V|22 pages

The Classification of Climates

chapter VI|18 pages

Equatorial Climates

chapter VII|17 pages

Tropical Climates

chapter VIII|27 pages

Tropical Monsoon Climates

chapter IX|19 pages

Western Margin Warm-Temperate Climates

chapter X|17 pages

Eastern Margin Warm-Temperate Climates

chapter XI|29 pages

Cool-Temperate Climates

chapter XII|13 pages

Gold Climates

chapter XIII|10 pages

Arctic Climates

chapter XIV|16 pages

Desert Climates

chapter XV|15 pages

Mountain Climates

chapter XVI|24 pages

Changes of Climate